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P123 RKR

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,880 mi
Last recorded86,880 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 RKR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 86,880 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe behind fuel tank corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe behind fuel tank corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 86,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 86,260 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe just behind fuel tank corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe just behind fuel tank corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Park brakes binding slightly o/s/r / n/s/r.

Pass 21 Apr 2022 86,084 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at the rear of fuel tank slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at the rear of fuel tank slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 84,871 miles

both rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

o/s/r tyre close to tread wear indicators

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2020 83,356 miles

Both rear brake discs showing deterioration

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 78,937 miles

Nearside Front some damage to inner wing no contact between wheel apparent

Pass 16 Mar 2018 76,822 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear. x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer clamps corroded.

Fail 13 Mar 2018 76,795 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing seatbelt buckle trapped under seat. (5.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear. x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer clamps corroded.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 71,613 miles

both front tyres showing wear on outer edges

Fail 23 Jan 2017 71,537 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres showing wear on outer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2016 66,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 61,343 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2014 61,081 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 56,990 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 54,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,112 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 51,112 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear exhaust brackets cracked

Pass 23 Dec 2009 47,841 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 43,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

front pads low

Pass 26 Oct 2007 34,775 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 34,775 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,686 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 28,685 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise both rear tyres on 2mm

advise o/s/r exhaust bracket rubber split

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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P123 RKR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P123 RKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P123 RKR registered?

P123 RKR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is P123 RKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P123 RKR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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